Sentence Structure

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that contains a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

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What are the components of a clause?

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All clauses must have a subject and a predicate.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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How can you combine two simple sentences?

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You can combine two simple sentences by using a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentence structure?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.